Programs & Events

Year-round programs that celebrate film’s unique power to share original stories, diverse perspectives, and rich emotional journeys

From weeklong film festivals and youth camps to evening film talks and more, our programs bring film fans together to continue the conversation, inspire action, or pose a question.

FILM FESTIVALS

Festival

Our 51st Festival will take place May 15–25, 2025 at SIFF Cinemas and venues throughout the city, followed by a week of select films streaming on the SIFF Channel May 26-June 1.

Noir City

Our 17th year of presenting the weeklong film noir festival took place at beautiful SIFF Cinema Downtown February 14-20, 2025.

DocFest

Annual celebration of documentary films, which will return for its fifth year October 16-23, 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)

The National Film Festival for Talented Youth has a new home at SIFF. Its 18th annual festival was April 3-6, 2025.

FILM SERIES

SIFF 'n' Stitch

Calling all crafty cinephiles! Join SIFF and Stitch Cafe for our ongoing series of crafting at the movies.

To Live Is To Dream

A yearlong, region-wide retrospective of Lynch’s towering body of work presented by SIFF, Northwest Film Forum, The Beacon, The Grand Illusion, North Bend Theatre, and the Pacific Science Center theater. Join us to celebrate the legacy of this sublime artist.

Unstreamable

The hunt for rare movies just got easier. SIFF is thrilled to partner with Scarecrow Video's cult film column Unstreamable to bring you movies that are too wild for algorithms.

The Films of Frederick Wiseman

Celebrate the master of immersive, fly-on-the-wall documentaries—Frederick Wiseman—with a ten-film series showcasing his groundbreaking work, all newly restored in stunning 4K.

Ingmar Bergman

This series of ten films presents the first wave of masterpieces, in which Bergman delves deep, and offers exhilarating artistic rewards for the eye, mind, and spirit.

Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival

Co-presented with the Museum of Pop Culture. Tickets on sale April 21; festival runs from June 7–8 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

FILM EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Youth Education

Weeklong summer filmmaking camps for youth ages 9–15. Registration open now.

Adult Education

Cinema education, discussions, and workshops for the public.

At the Festival

Week-long camps, single-day workshops, and opportunities for youth during the Festival.

CINEMA PROGRAMS

SIFF Cinema

An ever-rotating selection of movies—in theaters and streaming—to enjoy year-round.

Talking Pictures

Local luminaries present a movie of their choice with an extended introduction about its impact.

Movie Club

A monthly meet-up with fellow movie-lovers for classic flicks followed by lively discussion.

$6 Movie Mondays

Enjoy $6 tickets for all Monday showtimes* at the Uptown, Egyptian, and Film Center. *Excludes select screenings

Sliding Scale Community Screenings

Tickets to this series are available on a sliding scale basis, starting at $5 for child tickets.

Open Caption Screenings

All Tuesday showtimes and Sunday matinees are presented with open captions when available.

Stage to Screen

The best theatrical performances captured live in HD and presented on the big screen.

Exhibition on Screen

A cinematic immersion into visual art accompanied by insights from the world’s leading historians and arts critics.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

A monthly screening of animated children’s films from across the globe. All ages welcome!

Grant Programs

SIFF Grant for Courageous Documentary Filmmaking

Providing $400,000 in funding available for Washington State documentary filmmakers with projects rooted in moral courage.